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Software No 04.4(013) M2IP-03.1 (09.2)

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Introduction .................................................................................3

Important Safeguards ...............................................................10

Installing the Unit ......................................................................12

Simple Installation .....................................................................14

Quick Connection ......................................................................18

Connecting external devices .....................................................20

...................................................................28

Time, Date & Language ............................................................31

Camera Viewing ........................................................................32

Schedule ...................................................................................33

Standard Recording Schedule ..................................................36

............................................................40

Network Options .......................................................................43

Alarm Options ...........................................................................49

Activity Options .........................................................................61

Display Options .........................................................................63

Passwords ................................................................................65

System Options .........................................................................66

Record Options .........................................................................70

Camera Setup ...........................................................................77

Alarms and Presets ...................................................................80

Activity Camera Setup ..............................................................82

Text Insertion Setup ..................................................................88

From software Issue No 04.5(025) M2IP-03.1 (09.2)

Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or

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What is the Digital Sprite 2 ?

A video multiplexer• Designed with security in mind.• Easy to use.• Operates like a traditional multiplexer, not a PC.• All the features you would expect from a Dedicated Micros multiplexer: - Main and Spot monitor with non interlaced monitor support. - Multiscreen displays. - Activity detection. - Alarm handling. - Schedules for day, night and weekend.

Network Transmission

• Remote reporting for centralised monitoring.• FTP, SMTP support for remote download of images.• SMS support for transmission of text messages on alarm.


Features• Instant access to high quality recordings• Built-in internal DVD-R (DVD Writer)• Simultaneous MPEG-4 transmission and JPEG recording• Designed for BS-8418 compliance

with no loss of recording performance

• Instant Remote Alarm monitoring using Ethernet or PPP modem link• Remote Alarm Reporting and alternative signalling path• NetVu Connected

• IP connectivity and remote monitoring functionality

of the image

• Multiway DuoVu for live and recorded viewing simultaneously

(MPEG4/JPEG) per camera• Text Support – capture, record and search text data with relevant CCTV footage

CAMERAS

• Loop through BNC connectors provided for each camera input.• Alarm on Camera FailHIDDEN CAMERAS• Option to view all or selected cameras, without affecting cameras recording.

AUDIO

from the unit via powered external speakers. The system can also receive audio from a remote network viewer and play it directly out of the unit for audio challenge or help point applications. Recorded audio is automatically copied when video is archived to DVD-R/CD-R or exported across a network.

MONITOR VIEWING• Main monitor (S-Video & Composite):

x2 electronic zoom, freeze frame.• Spot monitor: (Composite)


SEARCH AND PLAYBACK

• Frame advance/rewind, fast picture search and pause keys

• GOTO time and date

MULTIWAY DuoVu

on the multiway view, allowing you to review recorded material, while keeping an eye to ongoing surveillance.

MULTIMODE RECORDING

compression algorithms across scheduled, normal and alarm modes. Up to 24 MultiMode

to 4CIF), record rates and compression settings (MPEG-4/JPEG) dynamically on individual cameras and across the whole unit.

RECORD RATE The standard Digital Sprite 2 can record real time on 2 cameras at 50PPS(PAL), 60PPS

(NTSC) and 4 cameras at 100PPS (PAL), 120PPS (NTSC).

Design of the manualThe manual has three parts:

1. Installation

– Giving details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.

2. Setup

3. Operating

– Giving quick reference details on how to control the unit


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY

LIVE PLAY SPOT RECORD

MENU MODE

Viewing Single CamerasFull

image of that camera.

Zooming an image

and off. to scroll

around the image

Freezing an image toggle

freeze frame on or off.

Viewing Multiple CamerasPicture in Picture

to select the segment, press the required

Press MENU to exit.

image.

Quad

use to select the segment, press the

Press MENU to exit.

Multiscreen

display, use to select the segment, press

Press MENU to exit.

Sequencing CamerasSequence

sequence on or off.

sequence.

cameras from the sequence.Press MENU to exit.Note:

indicated on the main monitor and the front panel

sequence the cameras.

to rewind to the desired location and then press . Press for review mode or press and hold play for the GOTO option.

or to search rewind or fast forward, multiple taps will increase the search speed.

• Tap to pause the current image. Tapping or whilst paused will frame advance

or rewind.

Enter the required time and date, and press .Tip:

LED will go out.

Using the Event LogAlarms and activity detection are tagged and stored in

with event type (alarm or activity), its camera title, time, and date. To view an event from the event log:

• In Live mode with control of the Main

event log.• Use and to select the event required,

the selected event is displayed in the preview window.

• Tap to view the event in full screen.• Tap MENU to exit the Event log.


particular function (alarm, activity or system) within

this option, with the Event Log displayed press the

Search Filter menu.Tip:

To search for an event:Press and hold the Event key, the Search Setup

Event Search Filter

Search Type

Event Type

Filter From

Filter To

Time Now

Event Log

All

00:00 01/01/2006

11:11 16/03/2006

Camera Select

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

the unit or Activity Data.

The option here is dependant on the selected option in Search Type.

Event Log

images associated with the following options:• Alarm - any external alarms that have

associated recorded images.• System - any system functions that has

associated video recordings.• Activity - Activity triggered recorded images.

Activity Data

activity data within a certain area of the video image. Selecting activity data will allow the Operator to create a activity zone over the selected camera and then action the unit to review recorded images looking for activity data within the selected area.

Grid Setup..

Enter the time and date you wish to search from. The default is the earliest recorded time of the disk.

Filter toEnter the end time and date for the search.

This will set the Filter To value to the current time and date.

Please wait

Reading Disk

Press Event to cancel

The unit will search the hard disk for the relevant

generated a list of 20 (PAL units) or 18 (NTSC units)

Note:

highlight up or down the list of events. The image in

the highlight is moved over the events.From this screen you have access to the following options:

Highlight the relevant event and press play to play it

same event list.

Refer to for more information.

To view more than a page of events scroll down

key to exit the Event Log, then re-enter data in the Event Search Filter menu.


Copy Images to CD/DVD or FTP ServerUsing the Copy Images Menu

drive of the unit.

the following screen.

Copy Images

Copy destination

Copy from time

Copy to time

Watermarking

Unprotect on Archive

CD-R CD0:

15:41:00 01/03/2006

15:45:00 01/03/2006

Enabled

Disabled

Copy destination This is the name of the internal CD/DVD drive of the unit or the remote FTP server.

Copy from time Select the time you wish to copy images from.

Copy to time Select the time you wish to copy images to.

cameras to copy using the camera

selected).

destination.

to remove this protect when the image is archived, to ensure

This menu displays the disk archive list with a list of

archive.Add next Add the selected times to the archive list.Clear list Removes all entries from the list.Archive This will start the archive process to the

CD/DVD.

successful, select this option instead.

option and tap MODE. To add images:

2. You may wish to add more images to the CDR archive if the CD/DVD is not yet full. To select more images to add to the list

screen.3. Once all the required images are added to

DVD). To archive to the internal CD/DVD

FTP server, ensure the FTP settings have

displayed, it will also show the percentage complete of the archive process

Disk Archive List page.

Using the Copy option during Playback

Archive List while reviewing the images. This provides the Operator with a simple process of selecting

1. Press rew to return to the start of the

2 Press play and immediately press the COPY key, a message will appear to say

3. When the end of the recorded images are reached press the COPY key again to stop the copy process.

menu.

Using the Copy option within Event Log

event and copy this to the Disk Archive List for copying to a CD/DVD.

Event Log screen. 2. Using the keys to highlight the event to

menu.

viewing software to view images across the network.

directly from the unit onto your local PC using the


images over a network is:• Pentium IV, 1.8GHz processor.• 256MB RAM.• 8MB of Video RAM.• 16 Bit sound card for audio support

interface card.• Windows 2000, Windows XP.• Internet Explorer 6 / Netscape Navigator 7

Although the system will operate on lower

performance video quality and update rates. If lower

overall performance of the computer.

Connect to the DVR to download the Viewing application:

2. Enter the IP address of the DVR in the

i.e. 123.123.123.001 in the DVR should

earlier in the manual.Note:

Viewer Software System Manuals Language Files4. The PC will require Java Runtime

the JRE and viewer application, select Viewer Software and press the link for the

Follow the on-screen instructions.

the System Manuals option, download the

windows), follow the on-screen instructions to install the viewer application.

Note:

password at this point, the default user name and

Tip:

There is limited support for viewing images using an

contact Technical Support for more information.


Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.Power SourcesThis unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label.ServicingDo not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

VentilationEnsure unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

constitute a risk of electric shock.

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

Lightning Strike

Regulatory Notes and FCC and DOC Information(USA and Canadian Models Only)

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

004-000-00345-4.


CE Mark

Directive 89/336/EEC.

Laser

The unit supports an integrated CD/DVD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with installing and operating the CD/DVD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.

• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to


Before you start

• Digital Sprite 2• IR remote handset

• Setup Guide and Operator Guide, note the Networking Guide is stored on the unit and

installation:

shocks.

not exceed 104°F (40°C).

power failure, to ensure continuous operation of the unit.

Digital multiplex recorders work in exactly the same way as analogue multiplexers except that they use hard disks to store video, instead of VCR tapes. Analogue recording uses time-lapse recording to extend the length of time recorded onto 2 or 3-hour tape - recording fewer pictures every second.

stored on the disk of a digital multiplex recorder:

The image quality

The record rate

The hard disk capacity


Image quality

suffer. The DVR offers a range of compression options and image storage formats to give the end

quality is 14KB, Medium is 18KB, and High is 25KB.

Note:

required to store it. To achieve the same amount of recording time when a larger image size is used

Standard record rateThe record rate is the amount of pictures recorded to disk in a second, or pictures per second (PPS).

Hard disk capacity

MultiMode Recording

across scheduled, normal and alarm modes, or to mix a standard setting for many cameras with

MultiMode recording offers:

Calculating recording timeThe unit calculates the recording time automatically when the record rate and image quality are

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Rear Panel connections

SERIAL 1 SERIAL 2

SERIAL 3 SERIAL 4

TERM

485 BUS AUX ALARMS

AUX RELAYS

R1 R2

DIRECT

-

+

1 2 3 4 5

SCSI

NET AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 MON A MON VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 VID 6 VID 7 VID 8 VID 9 VID 10 VID 11 VID 12 VID 13 VID 14 VID 15 VID 16

IN IN

B

A

OUT OUT

(BUS A) (BUS B)

(1V pk-pk).

MON A Main monitor, S-video monitor connection.

- records Camera 1AUDIO 1 OUT RCA (phono) socket - Live Challenge

- records Camera 2AUDIO 2 OUT RCA (phono) socket - Control Room Monitor

DataSCSI 50-pin HD SCSI-2 connection.

SERIAL 1 & 2 9-way (Male) D-type RS-232 serial port SERIAL 3 & 4 (BUS A & BUS B) 9-way (Male) D-type RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 serial port.TERM Termination DIP switches for RS-485.485 BUS 2x MMJ ports for DM 485-BUS accessories.

alarm.

VMD.DIRECT Screw terminal, direct auxiliary input, NO/NC.

trigger on alarm.


Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY


MENU MODE

1 - 16 Camera keys for camera selection.Note:

Sequence

Picture in picture

Four way

Multiscreen

Pause


Rew

Play

FFwd

LIVE Unit is in Live mode when lit

RECORD Unit is recording video to the internal hard disk

Minimum RecommendedOperating System Window 2000 Windows XP ProProcessor 1GHz Intel Pentium 3 2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent or equivalentSystem RAM 512MB 1024MBScreen Resolution 800 x 600* 1024x 768 or higher*

Browser Internet Explorer 6 Netscape Navigator 7.1 Firefox 1.5JRE J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4

this could affect the overall performance of the computer

WARNING:


Automatic installation will require the machine remains connected to the internet whilst the software

onto other machines without internet access, if necessary.

The software on the unit is written for the Sun Java Machine, and the Microsoft Java Machine should

Note:

To switch between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using Internet Options:

Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using the Java Control Panel:

using the Sun JVM

7 Restart Internet Explorer


Connect cameras to the video inputs, starting from input 1.

485 BUS

VI D3

VI D1

MO

N

B

A

VI D2

3

TERM

12

5

4

VI D4

VI D5

VI D6

VI D7

VI D8

VI D9

MO

N A

multiscreens). Connect output marked MON B to the optional Spot monitor (analogue full-screen images).


ready to use once it this is complete.

Note:

VID14

0

VID12

VID11

VID13

VID15

VID16


Telemetry camerasIP CamerasStorage devicesEthernet networksAlarms and RelaysAudio devices485-Bus devices

Connecting telemetry camerasThe unit supports numerous protocols to control coaxial, serial (RS-232/485) and 485-Bus telemetry.

connected camera, refer to Connecting 485 Bus devices.

menus.

Coaxial Telemetry - Camera Setup Menu.

Serial Telemetry - Serial and Telemetry Ports Menu.

various RS232 matrix protocols.

.

Note:

Serial telemetry connectionThere are four, 9-Way male D-Type serial ports on the unit. Serial 1 and 2 are allocated as full RS-

The 9-Way male D-Type has the following pin connections and RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 pin allocation:

Note:

1 5

6 9


RS232

RS422

RS485

Note:


The termination dip switches ensure the termination on the serial ports is correct. When connecting 485-Bus, RS-422 and RS-485 serial devices to the unit, it is important that the dip switches are set as follows:

1 2 3 4 5

ON

Switch Function1 DM485 Bus2 Serial 3 RS485 Termination (Tx)3 Serial 3 RS422 Termination (Rx)4 Serial 4 RS485 Termination (Tx)5 Serial 4 RS422 Termination (Rx)

Connecting Storage devices

for 31 days at the same record rates.

after a certain period of time.

SCSI-2 port on the rear of the unit is used to connect to external storage devices. The unit can

RAID units give protection if a fault occurs. If a disk fails in a RAID the images will continue to record

RAID is powered.

Unlike RAID, JBOD units do not offer fault tolerance. Therefore, if a disk fails then the information


length.

Connecting to an Ethernet networkThe unit includes an enhanced video server allowing remote connectivity across an Ethernet network. Multiple users can connect simultaneously to the unit to view and control live or recorded

application offers full control of the unit from a remote location.

To connect the unit to a network you will need the following items:

Connecting Audio Devices

Note:

Challenge).

Audio OUT 1V pk-pk

the System Options menu.

of the microphone.


way D connection and one using the Direct Connector (5&6). The Alarm connections are as follows.

Alarm Inputs Pin

1 - 20

21 - 25

1 13

14 25

Connection

1 - 20

Ground

Terminal

5&6

Alarm Input

Direct Connection 5 6

Direct R2 R1

- +

3 4 1 2

RelaysRelay

R1

R2

Pin

1&2

3&4

Configurable Global Function

Global Relay

Global VMD

Relay

R3

R4

R5

R6

Aux Relays

Pin

1&6

2&7

3&8

4&9

Configurable Global Function

Global Camera Fail

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

5 6

DirectR2R1

- +

3 41 2

1 5

6 9

WARNING:

To add alarms:


alarm module documentation for details.

unit.

page.Note:

Action

Close/Open Relay

Change the record Rate

Display the alarm camera on Main/Spot Monitor

Send a camera to a preset position

Menu page

Alarm Options

Alarm Options

Alarm Options

Alarms & Presets

485 bus Remote

Keyboard

Remote

Alarm

Box

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY MENU


MODE


• Remote control from a distance of up to 1500m (490ft).• Control of multiple units.

485 bus Remote

Keyboard

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY MENU


MODE

485 bus

485 bus

485 bus

Video

Switcher

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY MENU


MODE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EVENT

GOTO

COPY MENU


MODE

Tip:


Connecting Dial-up Devices

Remote dial-upTIP:

address that was allocated to the port on the unit to make a remote dial up connection.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Dial out


Using the MenusThe unit uses an on-screen (OSD) paged menu system to guide users through the installation

Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

User MenuTo enter the User menu tap the Menu key.

Note:

format, language, shutdown the system and set the timezone in the Time, Date and Language menu and set the schedule options in the Schedule menu

Installer Menu

The menus are displayed with options on the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. on the front panel.

Note:

Time Date & Language

Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System Shutdown

Timezone

S 15:38 24/Nov/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled

Greenwich Mean Time GMT +0

Tap the Menu key to view the next page.

Tip:

Press and hold the Menu key to exit the menus.

Tip:


page is displayed.


Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System Shutdown

Timezone

S 15:38 24/Nov/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled



Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System Shutdown

Timezone

S 15:38 24/Nov/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled


3. Use the


Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System Shutdown

Timezone

S 15:38 24/Nov/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled


4. Use the



Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System Shutdown

Timezone

S 15:45 24/Nov/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled


5. Use the press the Menu key to move to the next menu.


Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System Shutdown

Timezone

S 15:45 24/Nov/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled


Note:

Warning:

Tip:


Time & Date

Date Format

Language

System shutdown

Timezone

15:38 22/11/2005

Day, Month

English

Disabled


Month, Day

See below for full list

Enabled

Time, Date & Language

Date

Time

Note:

Language

Czech, Polish, Dutch, Hungarian, Swedish, Croatian, Finnish and Chinese.

System Shutdown

To reset the unit:

1. Use the

3. Press and hold the Camera 1 key for 5 seconds. The unit will shutdown, where a prompt will appear to say you can switch the unit off.

Note:

Tip:

Time ZoneThere are numerous time zones supported on the unit, select the zone for where the unit is installed

Time.


View All Cameras All Cameras, Selected Cameras

Camera Viewing

• Press the

Note:

Tip:

Selected CamerasView

Use camera keys to edit

Camera Viewing

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Note:


Schedule Type

Night

Weekend

Keyswitch

Holiday

Timed

On

Off

None

Edit

Zone Control, Timed

On Between, 7 Day Timer, Off, On

On Between, Off

Direct, Aux, Module 1-16, None

Schedule

Note:

Night

The options are:

to the 7 Day Timer section.

applied.

7 day Timer


7 Day Timer

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Timed

Timed

Timed

Timed

24Hr Day

24Hr Night

24Hr Day

Day

09:00

09:00

09:00

09:00

Night

18:00

18:00

18:00

18:00

settings from 09:00 on Monday until it switches to the Night settings at 18:00. This is repeated each

The options are:

• Off - When the weekend option is off the weekend setting will never apply.

contact.

The keyswitch is used to change the unit from one time mode (Day, Night, Weekend) to another when the input programmed in the settings is activated. If the unit is in Day mode operation, when the input is received the unit will switch to Night mode. If it is in Night mode the unit will still switch

Weekend mode.


• Day mode - The unit will stay in day mode, and apply day settings.• Night mode - The unit will switch to day mode and apply the day mode settings.• Weekend mode - The unit will switch to day mode and apply the day mode settings.

Note:

Current list

New date

Profile 1

Profile 2

Profile 3

Profile 10

01/02/2006

01/02/2006

Timed

Timed

Timed

Timed

Profile 1

Profile 2

Day 09:00

Day 09:00

Day 09:00

Day 09:00

Delete

Add

Night 18:00

Night 18:00

Night 18:00

Night 18:00

24Hr Day, 24 Hr Night





Holidays

settings.

Active Period

Timed (default) The unit will use the Day settings for the period selected and will


The maximum record rate for the unit (Standard and Alarm) is 100PPS for PAL standard cameras and 120PPS for NTSC standard cameras. This rate is spread across all connected cameras.

The screen displayed for the Standard Record settings will depend on whether the Schedule Rate is

Note:

Units PPS

Day

Night

Weekend

Image Size

Record Cameras

No. 5 second events per hour

Record Duration

Maximum Storage (Protected%)

Earliest unprotected recording

Edit

000

--Days --Hours

0000GB(00%)

20/Aug/2006 23:55

Edit

006

006

006

Record

rate

Unchanged

Unchanged

Unchanged

Medium

Event

Mode

006

006

006

Event

rate

Both

Both

Both

18KB

Event

Active Disabled, Alarms, Activity, Both

Disabled, Alarms, Activity, Both

Disabled, Alarms, Activity, Both

05-45KB

Exclusive, Unchanged, Interleave



Standard Recording Schedule

Units

Milliseconds. Using the move the cursor to the PPS option and use to select ms (milliseconds).

Standard and Event PPS

Note:

The default record rate is 6PPS (00167 ms), which is equivalent to a VCR in 24-hour time lapse

time-lapse mode.


VCR time-lapse

mode (hours)

3 (2)

12

24

48

72

168

Digital Sprite

record rate (pps)

25 (30)

12

6

3

2

1

milliseconds

(ms)

40 (33)

83

167

333

500

1000

Recording Rates

Note:

Events Active

Note:

The Standard Record menu will change if the Schedule Rates option within the Record Options

Note:

Event Mode

Unchanged – This sets the record sequence to remain the same whether an alarm is present or not. Exclusive – The unit will only record the alarm cameras. Interleaved – This will set the unit to record the alarm cameras more frequently than non-alarm

Note:


Image Size

display. Images recorded using the standard recording settings are stored in JPEG format. The

recorded video and provides higher picture quality, however this also means that the hard disk will

in each image. To Edit the JPEG image resolution highlight Edit to display the JPEG Image size screen.

Note:

Typical SettingsImage Quality

Low

Med

High

File Size (KB)

14KB

18KB

25KB

Alias

recording resolutions, these are also used for viewing. When the alias is highlighted the screen will

704x256 or 704x512.

Size

Tip:


Standard recording

Alias

High

Medium

Low

High

Resolution

704x512

704x256

352x256

Size

25KB

18KB

08KB

High. Medium, Low

JPEG Image Size

Record Cameras

Using the to enter the Record Cameras menu.

is not included in the record sequence.

Note:

No. 5 second events per hour

calculate the expected hard disk usage.

Record Duration

the standard or alarm record rate is changed, the maximum recording time will not include the audio

Tip:

Maximum storage (protected %)

Note:

Earliest unprotected recording


Camera

Units PPS

Record Operation

Normal Profile

Event Profile

Pre-trigger rate

Pre-trigger time

Profile Description

Profile Parameters

Camera 01

Day

Off

N/A

N/A

00 PPS

000 Secs

2CIF MED

704x256 25PPS High 02

Night

Profile

MPEG05

MPEG04

Weekend

Standard

N/A

N/A

Off, Standard, Profile

N/A, <Profile>

N/A, <Profile>

Camera Profile Selector

Units

Milliseconds. Using the move the cursor to the PPS option, use to select ms (milliseconds).

Note:

Record Operation

• Off - Camera not recording.• Standard - uses settings applied within the Standard Record menu.

Note:

keys to

MPEG01 to MPEG12

JPEG01 to JPEG12

When this option is highlighted additional information will display on the screen and it is also

information.


Note:

MPEG01 to MPEG12

JPEG01 to JPEG12

information.

Pre-trigger rate

Pre-trigger time

Units

Description

Resolution

Record rate

30PPS (NTSC) (40ms PAL or 33ms NTSC). For record rates of less than 1PPS use the milliseconds


Description

Image size

edited.

MPEG QualityNOTE:

would also produce larger storage requirements.Medium 13 - Medium 22 Medium quality images with average storage requirements.

storage requirements.

MPEG Bitrate

Record Rate

NTSC).

I-Frame Interval

next image. This reduces the amount of space required for storing video. The image can deteriorate


DHCP

TCP/IP address

Subnet mask

Default gateway

More Network Options

Remote Reporting

Email Settings

SMS Settings

Web Cam Settings

Firewall

Disabled

172.016.080.007

255.255.000.000

000.000.000.000

Edit

Enabled Edit

Enabled Edit

Enabled Edit

Enabled Edit

Edit

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Network Options

DHCP

default.

NOTE:

dial-up using a router.

Note:



Bandwidth selection

PPP selection

Viewing Resolutions

Secondary web server port

Primary DNS

Secondary DNS

Edit

Edit

Edit

0000

000.000.000.000

000.000.000.000

0000-9999


Force 10 BaseT operation

Type

Max Trans Rate

Tx Image Buffers

Ethernet MTU

Ethernet re-tx t/o

Disabled

LAN

010000 KBits/Sec

3

1500

0250ms

Disabled, Enabled

CUSTOM, LAN, WAN, ISDN

000001-100000KBits/S

1 - 3

576 - 1515

0000 - 5000ms

Bandwidth Selection

Force 10 BaseT Operation

Type

This will ensure the speed of the data from the unit does not exceed the speed of the network connection.

ISDN This will set the maximum transmission rate to 64KBits/second for remote network

Ethernet re-transmit timeout.WAN This will set the maximum transmission rate to 256KBits/second, and automatically alter the

LAN This will set the maximum transmission rate to 010000KBits/second for a local network

timeout.

Max Transmission RateThis is a read only setting and shows the maximum transmission speed for the type of network selected.


Note:

Transmission Image Buffer

Note:

Ethernet MTUThe Ethernet MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is the largest physical packet size, measured

using DM Network Viewing Software.

Network Connection

PPP (ISDN/PSTN routers)

Ethernet

PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet, ADSL, Cable)

PPPoA (PPP over ATM, ADSL)

VPN

MTU Size

576

1500 (default)

1458

1458

1350

Maximum Transmission Unit

Warning:

Ethernet Re-transmit TimeoutThe Ethernet Re-transmit timeout is the time the unit will wait to re-send a network packet if an

Note:


Base PPP IP address

PPP Link 1 IP address

PPP Link 2 IP address

PPP idle line timeout

PPP link down timer

010.001.001.241

010.000.000.001

010.000.000.002

180 Seconds

02 Minutes

Disabled, Enabled

000 - 500 Seconds

00 - 60 Minutes

PPP Selection

PPP IPEnter the IP address allocated to the PPP functionality. Use the and

NOTE:

PPP Link 1 & 2 IP addresses

viewing) IP address for the PPP function. The Outgoing IP address will automatically take the IP

PPP Idle Line Timeout

received.

PPP Link Down Timer

Standard recording

High Viewing

Medium Viewing

Low Viewing

Description

Parameters

MPEG

MPEG 12

MPEG 05

MPEG 08

2CIF MED

704x256 0090Kb/s 02PPS

JPEG

High

704x256 25KB

352x256 18KB

352x256 08KB

Network Viewing Resolutions

Standard Recording


High Viewing

Medium Viewing

Low Viewing

Description

Parameters

resolution for MPEG 12.

http://<IP Address of the unit>:<secondary web port number>

rather than the IP address. Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.

address of the secondary server.

Remote Reporting

Note:

Email Settings

Note:


SMS Settings

startup, etc.

SMS Server.

Note:

Note:

Firewall Options

Note:


Protect alarm period

Main alarm display

Spot alarm display

Alarm buzzer

Camera fail buzzer

Relays

Advanced alarms

Alarm zone config

General contacts

Set period

Sequence

last

No

No

Edit

Enabled

Edit

Edit

000 days

Alarm

Both

Edit

Set period, Indefinitely

No, Yes

No, Yes

Alarm Options

Protect Alarm Period

NOTE:

Main and Spot Alarm Display

displayed on the monitor. • Sequence - This will display all alarm images in a sequence. • Multiscreen - If an alarm is triggered the unit will automatically switch to a multiscreen

displayed on the monitor. • Sequence - This will display all alarm images in a sequence.

Alarm Buzzer

the unit.


Camera Fail Buzzer

inputs no longer detects the 1Volt pk-pk signal.

Relays

Global alarm

Global VMD

Global camera fail

Schedule notification

Primary signal failure

Weekend notification

Relay test

Aux

Aux

Aux

Aux

Aux

Aux

Edit

Relay 1

Relay 2

Relay 3

Relay 4

Relay 5

Relay 6

Aux, Module 1, Module 2, None






Relay Setup


Relay Test

1

Module 2 Relay 1 Off

Relay Test

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Move the cursor to the Aux section and press Module option is displayed however if the module is not detected the screen will identify this).

or relay, highlight the On / Off option and press or

NOTE:

Advanced Alarms

Note:

Note:

Alarm entry timer

Alarm exit timer

Forced Day

Forced Night

Forced Weekend

030 sec

030 sec

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

000 - 999 sec

000 - 999 sec

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Advanced Alarms

the alarm system without triggering an alarm. This is set in seconds.


The exit timer is the time allocated to allow the key holder time to leave the premises once the

operating mode for a set time period

Tip:

An alarm zone logically groups alarms and initiates actions when an alarm is activated. Each Alarm

Zone

Zone 01 Activation

Zone 01 settings

Zone 01 actions

Primary camera Zone 01

Select zone 01 camera

030 sec

030 sec

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

000 - 999 sec

Selected cameras, All cameras

Alarm Zone Configuration

or

• Zone 1 to 16 - Camera Alarms.

• Zone 30 - Disk Low.

• Zone 31 - Disk Full.

• Zone 32 - Panic Alarm.

night and at weekends.


Activation Type

Active

Schedule Activation

Day Night Weekend

24 Hour Activation

Zone Activation

Schedule Activation

Move the cursor to the required setting and press the or to include or exclude from the Day, Night or Weekend options.

24Hr Activation

programmed, for example the Panic Alarm.

Note:

system.

Note:

Title

Pre-Alarm time

Alarm Duration

Zone Alarm Input

Zone OR Input

Zone AND Input

Zone NOT Input

Zone 01

002 secs

010 secs

No contact

No contact

No contact

No contact

000 - 999 sec

000 - 999 sec

Zone 01 Settings

Title

Pre-Alarm Time

Note:


Alarm Duration

Rate

PPS

Alarm

Starts

Event Duration

Alarm Duration

Alarm

Ends

Pulse Extension Event PreAlarm

(protected)

Regular recording

Enhanced Pre-alarm

Event Recording

Time

Post Alarm

Recording

Zone Alarm Input

• No Contact - Default setting.

Presets menu.

archive process to either the internal CD/DVD writer or to an FTP server fails, the unit can

when the continuous archive process is slow and use an alarm trigger to help ensure that

Zone OR Input

VMD, Presets, System.

Zone AND Input

VMD, Presets, System.


Zone NOT InputThe unit will only issue the alarm actions if the trigger is received on the zone alarm input and not on

Presets, System.

The following example shows how the unit uses the OR, AND and NOT settings when all three

ExampleWith the functions set to the following alarm inputs:

triggered.

Note:

Zone on entry route

Zone on exit route

Entry initiator

Exit initiator

Text only Alarm

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Zone 01 Actions

Page or

Zone on Entry RouteThis is part of the Advanced Alarm Features and will create deferred alarms while the entry time is active in compliance with BS8418, the British Standard for remote monitoring stations.

operator to reach the keyswitch to switch the system into an operating mode where the deferred


Zone on Exit Route

with BS8418, the British Standard for remote monitoring stations. Diversion from the exit route will

Entry InitiatorThis is part of the Advanced Alarm Features and when activated will trigger the entry timer. This is the count down timer that will automatically start when the entry initiator is triggered (e.g. front door)

alarm triggers on the entry route for this set time.

Exit TerminatorOnce the keyswitch is switched on the alarm system will wait for the exit timer to expire to ensure

triggering an exit terminator, e.g. closing the front door

Change Record Rate

Create Database Entry

Connect on Alarm

Archive Alarms

Protect Alarm Images

Both

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Both, Standard, Variable, None

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Zone 01 Actions

Change Record Rate

Note:

Create Database Entry

information.

Connect on AlarmThe unit will automatically connect to the remote alarm monitoring station. This features is useful in applications where remote monitoring of multiple sites is required.

Note:

Archive AlarmsThis will force the unit to automatically download the alarm images via FTP to a central FTP Server or directly to a local CD.

Tip:


Protect Alarm Images

Close Relay

Record Still Image

Email Image

Email Image Res.

Goto Camera Preset

Apply Zone 01 Actions to

No Relay

Disabled

Enabled

Thumbnail

Disabled

Zone 2

No relay, Module 1, Aux Relay 1

Disabled, Enabled

Enabled, Disabled

Low Res, Medium Res, High Res

Enabled, Disabled

Zone 02 - 32, All Zones

Zone 01 Actions

Close Relay

Record Still ImagesThis will record a still image of the alarm camera along with the normal recording.

Email Image

automatically sent to a recipient when an alarm trigger is received.

Email Image Resolution

• High Resolution.• Medium Resolution• Low Resolution.

Note:

Goto Camera Preset

Highlight the option and press the

preset option, press the or to scroll through the preset options.

Use the to move to the Camera, use the or


Apply Zone XX actions to

are the same or similar.

Zones that contain more than one camera require this primary camera reference.

General Contacts

applications.

General Contacts

Enabled

Module

Contact

Input Source

End of Line

Nuisance count

Stuck time (mins)

Pulse extension (secs)

1

Aux

01

N/O

00

000

000

2

Aux

01

N/O

00

000

000

1 - 32

Aux, Direct, 01 - 16

01 - 20

N/O, N/C

00 - 15

000 - 999

000 - 999

General Contacts

or


Note:

End Of Line Circuitry

the alarm device (furthest point from the unit).

Closed, the resistive value is 1K ohms, as the circuit does not see the 5.6K ohm resistor.

Short Circuit Tamper, the resistive value is 0 Ohms.


Note:

This is a repetitive detector value and is part of the advanced alarm feature. When an alarm is

on the system for an hour.

The unit will continue to monitor the detector and check how many times it is triggered during

Note:

This is part of the Advanced Alarms function and is set in minutes.

second trigger occurs on the same alarm input within the pulse extension time period, the unit will not create a new event.


VMD protect period

VMD pulse extension

VMD pre-alarm time

VMD alarm duration

Relays

Cell display

VMD buzzer

Set period 000 days

002 secs

000 secs

002 secs

Edit

Disabled

No

000 - 999 days, Indefinitely

000 - 999 secs

000 - 999 secs

000 - 999 secs

Disabled, Enabled

No, Yes

Activity Options

VMD Protect Period

Note:

VMD Pulse Extension, Pre-Alarm Time and Alarm Duration

not create a new event.

Pre-Alarm Time

the pre-alarm recording. .

Note:

Alarm Duration

Relays

Cell Display


VMD Buzzer

video inputs.


P in P position

Quad sequence

Main monitor text

Spot monitor text

Text background

Sequence dwell

Multiscreen interlace

Multiscreen titles

Display unit number

Base camera number

Top left

Segment

Both

Both

On

05 secs.

On

On

On

001

Top left, Top right, Bottom left, Bottom right

Segment, Page

Both, None, Clock only, Title only

Both, None, Clock only, Title only

On, Off

01 - 99 secs

On, Off

On, Off

On, Off

000 - 999

Display Options

Picture in Picture PositionThis determines where the PinP will appear on initial selection of feature. The options are top left or

Quad Sequence

• A whole page (all segments) can sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 then 5, 6, 7, 8.

Main Monitor Text

• Clock only - display the time, date and mode of operation (Day, Night, Weekend and Spot).

operation.

Spot Monitor text

• Clock only - display the time, date and mode of operation (Day, Night, Weekend and Spot).

operation.


Text Background

Sequence Dwell

Tip:

Multiscreen interlace

Multiscreen titles

are controlling.

purposes only.


User password

Installer password

Playback Password

Off

Off

Off

On, Off

On, Off

On, Off

User passwordThis ensures only an authorised user with the correct password can gain access to the User

Note:

Installer password

on the unit.

Warning:

To set the password:

menus.Make a note of your passwords here:

Installer password: .................................


Unit number

System name

Factory default

System Resolution

IR Receiver

Serial & telem ports

System logs

Status page

Registration

01

DS2

Reset

720x512

Enabled

Edit

Edit

Edit

On

01 - 16

Enabled, Disabled

System Options

each unit.

Note:

System Name

Factory Default

settings such as the IP address, camera termination, etc. will remain unchanged.

System Resolution

The supported system resolutions are: 640x512, 640x576, 704x512, 704x576, 720x512, 720x576 (PAL) or 640x480, 704x480, 704x544, 720x480, 720x544 (NTSC).

IR Receiver

remote control mimics the front panel control of the unit and allows control of a single or multiple

menus, or control of telemetry cameras.


Serial & Telemetry Ports

Port

Port usage

Baud rate

Parity

Data bits

Stop bits

Flow control

Serial 1

Debug

38400

None

8

1

None

Serial 1, Serial2, Serial 3, Serial 4

1200 - 115200

None, Odd, Even

8, 7

1, 0, 2

None, Hard, Soft

Debug, General purpose, PPP,Telemetry, Text in Image, Off

Use the or support RS232 and Serial 3 (Bus A) and Serial 4 (Bus B) which support RS232 and RS485.

with the unit.

• Telemetry (RS232 or RS485 depending on port) - There are various telemetry serial

Telemetry Type.

application with the video recorded on the unit. Selecting this will allow the serial text device to communicate with the unit.

These are the default settings of the selected serial device.

Refer to the relevant manufacturer manual for the peripheral serial device for this information.


The unit supports numerous protocols for control of PTZ cameras, Dome cameras and analogue control equipment. The supported analogue control equipment protocols are:

Option ManufacturerDM-Serial Dedicated MicrosPhilips 232 Bosch / PhilipsAD-Matrix American DynamicsAD168-Matrix American DynamicsBBV-Matrix BBVVCL-Matrix VCL/AdemcoThe supported PTZ / Dome camera protocols are:

Option Manufacturer ModelBBV 485 BBV All modelsDennard Dedicated Micros 2040, 2050, 2055, 2060Ernitec Ernitec Orion SeriesJVC JVC TK-C675, TK-676, TKC-C553E

Mark Mercer Mark Mercer Quick Switch, MeridianPanasonic WV CS600 Panasonic WV CS600Panasonic WV CS850 Panasonic WV-CS850A, WV-C854, WV-CW860 Pelco-P Pelco Spectra II, Spectra III (twisted pair only)Philips Bosch / Philips G3 series (RS232) Samsung Samsung SOC-641Sensormatic Sensormatic Speeddome IV, V, VI (RS422) & VII (RS422)Ultrak Ultrak UltradomeTM Kd6Vantage Vantage Juno Dome

Vista PD Vista Power Dome

System Logs

Administration purpose.

Note:


PPP connections

Anonymous FTP connections

Illegal file access

Telnet / FTP users

Archive

Logfile

Email Log

Sent message log

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

View

View

View

View

Disabled, Enabled, View




System Logs

Status Page

The status page will detail any alarms on the system, camera failure, main storage (protected) and the earliest unprotected recording.

Registration

Technical Support.


Timed expiry

Disk configuration

Image protection

Automatic Archiving

Record mode

Scheduled rates

Local 4CIF Interlace

Record text in images

Record Audio

Event database details

0000 Day(s)

Edit

Edit

Disabled

Standard loop

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Edit

View

0000 - 9999 Days

Disabled, Enabled/Edit

Standard loop, Write once

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled/Edit

Record Options

Timed expiry

recorded images must adhere to legislation on retaining images for a maximum record time, for example 31 days.

Warning:

use with the unit.

Note:

Image protection


Image Protection

From:

To:

Protect images

Protect images

Unprotect images

List

Press 1, 2 to page up down

01/11/2005 12:16:00

24/11/2005 12:20:00

01 Days Confirm

Confirm

Confirm

05/11/05 14:39:28 - 05/11/05 16:50:33

05/11/05 09:48:01 - 05/11/05 10:24:15

25/11/05 17:14:54 - 02/11/05 17:51:04_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Enter the date and start time for the period containing the recorded images.

To

Note:

Note:

keys, highlight the relevant entry and

Automatic Archiving

server or to a local CD/DVD writer.


Event destination

Download options

Clear video protection

Watermark partition

Download on demand

FTP

Scheduled

Disabled

Enabled

Start

00:01

FTP, CD/DVD

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Polled, 000 - 999 min, Manual only, On connection, On full CD/DVD

Automatic Archiving

• CD/DVD - This will store the images to a local CD/DVD writer.

Note:

FTP Settings - Forced archive

FTP Settings - Warn threshold

rate the unit can identify when the selected percentage (example is set to 30%) of hard disk space

allow the Operator to either slow the record rate down or review the speed of the archive process.

FTP Settings - Start DateThere are two options:

ensure previous recorded images plus all new recordings are archived.

FTP Settings - Archive Date


• Polled - This will set the unit to activate archive download at regular intervals. The

the next.

pressing the Download on Demand. • On Connection - This will automatically start the archive download when the unit detects the

archive destination is present (CD/DVD or network).• On Full CD/DVD - This will automatically start the archive process when the Archive List

Note:

process. A screen prompt will warn that the FTP download process will commence when the unit

Record Mode

or Write Once recording.

Loop Record Mode

overwritten with the latest recordings (unless protected).

Write Once Record Mode

the start of the write once record mode.


overwritten and it is necessary to archive. If the alarm is ignored the unit will continue to record and

unit reaches the marker.

times, and ensures vital information is never overwritten.

Highlight the option and press the

Write Once Options

Reset write once rec.

Allow user reset

Minimum low disk

On disk full

Write once last reset at

Reset

Disabled

20% 0064GB

Overwrite

26/May/2005 09:48

Press MENU/MODE when done

Reset Write Once Record

Allow User Reset

Minimum Low Disk

Note:

On Disk Full

• Overwrite - By default, the unit will overwrite the recorded images on the hard disk. A


Write Once Last ResetThis displays the time and date the Write Once process was last reset.

Schedule Rates

modes.

Local 4CIF interlace

Record Text in Images

Display Text

up to 999 sec maximum.

Keyword Events

When this option is selected to All cameras the unit will add a keyword event trigger to the event

the K entry will detail the keyword that caused the event.

Record Audio

The options are:

associated with Camera 1, Audio 2 is associated with Camera 2.

(typically used to send audio to a remote speaker).

Camera 1 or Camera 2, mixed with network audio to a local control room speaker.

Audio Output connections.


Last reset time

Current number of entries

24/Feb/2006 15:43:01

0006

Event Database Details


Camera 1 - Detected

Title

Input termination

Camera type

Colour adjust

Contrast adjust

Camera video input

Telemetry type

Camera 1

On

Colour

------|------

------|------

Connected

None

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

On, Off

Colour, Mono, IP Camera, Disabled

Connected, Disconnected

None, Serial 1, Bus A

Camera Setup

Title

Input Termination

Note:

Camera TypeColour and monochrome cameras are detected automatically, allowing colour/mono switching

Mono if necessary. Selecting IP Camera will show the Edit option. This allows the IP camera details

Edit IP Camera Settings

Camera 1

Type

URL

PORT

Camera number

FPS

NetVu Server

<none>

00000

00

00

See text

000.000.000.000

00001-65535

01 - 64

1 - 99

IP Camera Setup


IP Camera SetupCamera X

channel that does not have a physical connection.

TypeThe unit can recognise a range of IP cameras as well as digital video feeds from NetVu Servers.

NetVu Server Axis 2120 Axis 206

Axis 211 Axis 2140 Axis 211A

AL9710 JVC VN-C20 Axis 214

JVC VN-C625 JVC VN-C655 Axis 233H

Note:

URLEnter the IP address that will send the IP stream

Port

Camera Number

FPS

to reduce, and to increase the colour. This option is not

Note:

to reduce, and to increase the contrast. This option is

Camera Video Input

Tip:

TelemetryThe unit supports control of coaxial and serial telemetry. This option allows the connected dome/PTZ


• None - Camera does not have an associated serial device.• Coax - Dennard.• Coax - Pelco.• Coax - BBV.

• Serial 3 - Selected Bus A RS-485 protocol (default Dennard).• Serial 4 - Selected Bus B RS-485 protocol (default Pelco).Use the or

Note:


Camera 1 - Detected

Pulse extension

> Aux

> 01

> 02

> 03

> - - -

> - - -

005 secs

- -

01

02

04

- -

- -

Module

/Aux

Contact Input

Source

N/O

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/O

N/O

000

001

002

003

000

000

Preset Zone

Input

Alarms and Presets

000 - 999 secs

Camera XX

Pulse Extension

this period, the unit will not create a new event.

Module / AUX / DirectSelect whether you are using an external alarm module, the Direct connection or the AUX inputs

Contact

Input SourceSelect whether the alarm contact on the alarm device is normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C).

Preset


Zone Input

Note:


Activity detection is used to record more images to disk from cameras that have activity. The

Camera 1

Detection

Schedule Activation

Sensitivity

Activity grid

Activity test

Actions

Advanced VMD zone

On

Edit

Indoor high

Setup

Yes

Edit

Edit

Off

Indoor Low, Outdoor High,Outdoor Low, Very Low

Setup

Walk test

Enabled

Activity Setup

Camera

camera key.

Detection

Note:

Schedule Activation

during the day, night and at weekends.

Activation Type

Active

Schedule Activation

Day Night Weekend

24 Hour Activation

Schedule Activation

Sensitivity

covered.

Note:

Select the sensitivity level to suit the camera location:


high or Indoor low sensitivity.The sensitivity levels are:

• Indoor High (most sensitive setting).• Indoor Low.• Outdoor High.• Outdoor Low.• Very Low (lowest sensitivity level).

Activity Grid

Note:

Use direction keys to navigate grid

Use camera 1 key to toggle cells on/off

Use camera 2 key to latch selection

Press MENU/MODE key to start setup

Press MENU/MODE key again to exit grid

When you enter the Activity Grid screen, a 16 x 16 grid will overlay the image. Edit the grid so that it covers the areas of the image that require monitoring for activity detection and remove the

the cursor, move it to the required start location and press Camera 2. Use the cursor keys to move

or off.

Activity TestUse this option to test and tune the sensitivity and activity grid set up for each camera. When activity

Actions


Page Next Page

Create database entry

Change record rate

Report VMD activity

Create zone input

Record still image

Protect VMD images

Archive event

Email image

Email image res.

Apply camera 01 actions to

Enabled

None

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Thumbnail

Camera 02

Enabled, Disabled

None, Standard, Variable, Both

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Enabled, Disabled

Low, Medium, High, Thumbnail

Camera 02, All cameras

Camera 01 VMD Actions

pressing the or

This turns the VMD camera into an alarm input for use in the Alarm Zones page. Select VMD XX

recordings of the event.

regular sequence of normal recordings.


This will force the unit to automatically download the alarm images via FTP to a central FTP Server, or directly to a local CD/DVD.

Refer to the Archive on Event in the Record Options menu.

Low Resolution. Medium Resolution. High Resolution.

Note:

Apply configuration of

Camera 1

actions to

Camera 2

Confirm Cancel

Advanced VMD Zones

option and select Edit.

Note:


Camera 01

VMD zones

VMD grid

VMD test

Edit

Setup

Walktest

Advanced VMD Zones

Zone

Zone 01 Mode

Zone 01 pixel count

Zone 01 pixel change

01

Normal

20%

20%

01 - 16

Normal, Last trigger, Static, Zone disabled

02 - 100%

02 - 100%

Camera 01 VMD Zones

Zone

or

Zone XX Mode

• Normal - the reference image is updated approx. every second to allow small changes in the scene without triggering.

• Last trigger - the reference image is only updated when the VMD is triggered, and would

changes.

Zone XX Pixel CountThis value equates to the percentage of pixels that must change in the selected zone for the VMD

Note:

Zone XX Pixel Change

Note:


the areas of interest.

Note:

option.

To edit the VMD grid;

default zones.

4. Press Camera 1 to take the unit out of the drawing mode.

Use direction keys to navigate grid

Use Camera 1 key to set selected zone

Use camera 2 key to cycle through zone modes

Use << and >> to change between zones

Press MENU/MODE key to start setup

Press MENU/MODE key again to exit grid

Note:


Note:

Camera 01

Port Assignment

Text Filter

Number of lines

Width of lines

Text colour

Text background

Min text display

Event trigger

Post text event extension

Off

Plain text

20

50

White

Off

Full screen

Keyword

000 secs

Off, Network 00000-99999

00 - 20

01 - 50

Off, White, Black

2/3, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 screen, Off

None, Any text, Keyword

000-999

Text Insertion Setup

Black, White, Yellow,Magenta, Red, Cyan, Green

Raw, Plain text, EPSON, Laserjet, DMPOS recpt, DM POS Journal, TVC-1066

The unit supports the option to include text information, received from a peripheral device, alongside

corresponding camera key.

in the System - Serial Ports & Telemetry menu) or connect to the network. The Digital Sprite 2 will

recorder as a text source. When a Serial port is selected use the key to move to the Serial Ports & Telemetry menu (refer to Setup Guide).

options are as follows:

Option Action

of Carriage Return characters that force a new line.

converts TAB characters into spaces.EPSON Mimics an EPSON printer.

DM POS Receipt Use this option when using Dedicated Micros POS Interface Unit in receipt mode.


DM POS Journal Use this option when using Dedicated Micros POS Interface Unit in Journal mode.

Display) on the main monitor, along with the relevant images. The default setting is 20 lines.

characters, which is generally the full screen.

setting is for no event triggering.

an event. Each keyword can have a maximum of 20 characters.

Page 1

Event Value Page 2, Page 3, Page 4

KeywordPage

1

2

8


example, S?LE will trigger an event for words such as SALE, SILE, SOLE etc.

search for text. For example, S*LE will trigger and event for words such as SALE, SCALE, SIMPLE

NOTE:

Keyword

Value - Moving the cursor to the Value option will open the Keyword Edit menu.

Keyword XX

Value

Keyword use

Keyword 02

SALE

All cameras

01 - 32

XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

Selected Cameras, All cameras

Keyword Edit

Note:


Rack mounting kit

Installation

1. Attach the rear supports to the rack.2. Using the supplied screws, attach the rack mount ears to each side of the unit.3. Position the unit on the rear supports.4. Attach the rack mount ears to the front of the rack.


Important Installation InformationWarning:

avoid twisting the case.



24Hr Activation 53485-Bus devices 207 day Timer 33Actions 83Active Period 35Activity Camera Setup 82Activity Grid 83Activity Options 61Activity Test 83Advanced Alarms 51Advanced VMD Zones 85Alarm Buzzer 49Alarm Duration 54Alarm Duration 61Alarm Entry Timer 51Alarm Exit Timer 52Alarm Options 49Alarms and Presets 80Alarms and Relays 20Alarms and relays 14

2Alias 38Allow User Reset 74Apply actions to 85Apply Zone XX actions to 58A quick overview of digital recording 12Archive Alarms 56Archive Event 85Audio 14Audio devices 20Automatic Archiving 71A video multiplexer 3Bandwidth Selection 44

4Baud, Parity, Data/Stop Bits, Flow Ctrl 67Before you start 12Calculating recording time 13Camera 82Camera 88Camera control 15Camera Fail Buzzer 50

80

Camera Setup 77Camera Type 77Camera Video Input 78Camera Viewing 32Camera X 78Camera XX 80Cell Display 61CE Mark 11Change Record Rate 56Change Record Rate 84

2Choosing a location for installation 12Clear Video Protection 73Close Relay 57

88

Connect Cameras 184

Connecting additional alarm modules 24Connecting alarms and relays 24

23

Connecting Audio Devices 23Connecting Dial-up Devices 27Connecting external devices 20Connecting Multiple external devices 22Connecting Storage devices 22Connecting telemetry cameras 20Connecting the AUDIO OUT to an amp 23Connecting to an Ethernet network 23Connect Monitors 18Connect on Alarm 56Connect Power 19Connect the External Devices 18Contact 59Contact 80

864

Create Zone Input 846

Data 14Date 31Description 41Description 42Description 47Design of the manual 5Detection 82DHCP 43Dial out 27

0Display Options 63

4Download on Demand 73Download Options 72Earliest unprotected recording 39

1Edit IP Camera Settings 77Email Image 57Email image 85Email Image Resolution 57Email Image Resolution 85Email Settings 47

8End of Line 59Entering the Menus 28Entry Initiator 56Ethernet MTU 45Ethernet networks 20Ethernet Re-transmit Timeout 45

6Event Destination 72Event Mode 37

1Events Active 37Event Trigger 89Example 55Exit Terminator 56Factory Default 66Features 4FFwd 16Firewall Options 48Force 10 BaseT Operation 44Forced Day, Night, Weekend 52Four way 15FPS 78From 71Front Panel 15FTP Settings - Archive Date 72

FTP Settings - Forced archive 72FTP Settings - Start Date 72FTP Settings - Warn threshold 72General Contact 58General Contacts 58

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Goto Camera Preset 57Hard disk capacity 13High Viewing 47Holidays 35I-Frame Interval 42Image protection 70Image quality 13Image Size 38Image size 42Important Installation Information 92Important Safeguards 10Input Source 59Input Source 80Input Termination 77Installation 91Installer Menu 28Installer password 65Installing the Unit 12Introduction 3IP Cameras 20IP Camera Setup 78IR Receiver 66JBOD 22

1Keyswitch 34Keyword 90Language 31Laser 11Last Reset Time 76Lightning Strike 10List 71Local 4CIF interlace 75Loop Record Mode 73Low Viewing 47Main alarm display (MON A) 49Main and Spot Alarm Display 49Main Monitor Text 63

6Maximum storage (protected %) 39Max Transmission Rate 44Minimum Low Disk 74Min Text Display 89Module 58Module / AUX / Direct 80Monitor control 15More Network Options 43MPEG Bitrate 42MPEG Quality 42MultiMode Recording 13Multiscreen 15Multiscreen interlace 64Multiscreen titles 64Navigating the menus 28Network connection 23Network Options 43Network Transmission 3Night 33No. 5 second events per hour 39

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Nuisance count 609

On Disk Full 74Page 55Page 84Parameters 47Passwords 65Pause 15Picture in picture 15Picture in Picture Position 63Play 16

5Port 67Port 78Port Assignment 88Port Usage 67Post Text Event Extension 90Power Sources 10PPP Idle Line Timeout 46PPP IP 46PPP Link 1 & 2 IP addresses 46PPP Link Down Timer 46PPP Selection 45Pre-Alarm Time 53Pre-Alarm Time 61

2Pre-trigger rate 41Pre-trigger time 41Preset 80Primary Camera for Zone 58Primary DNS 47Primary signal failure 50

51211

Protect Alarm Images 57Protect Alarm Period 49Protect Images 71Protect Images 71Protect VMD Images 85Pulse Extension 80Pulse extension 60Quad Sequence 63Quick Connection 18Rack mounting kit 91RAID 22Read Instructions 10Rear Panel connections 14

6Record Audio 75Record Cameras 39Record Duration 39Recording audio 23Record Mode 73Record Operation 40Record Options 70Record Rate 42Record rate 41Record Still Image 84Record Still Images 57Record Text in Images 75Registration 69Reg Notes and FCC and DOC Info 10Relays 50Relays 61Relay test 51

Remote dial-up 276

Remote Reporting 47Report VMD Activity 84Reset Write Once Record 74Resolution 38Resolution 41Rew 16RS232 21RS422 21RS485 21Schedule 33Schedule Activation 53Schedule Activation 82

0Schedule Rates 75Schedule type 33Secondary DNS 47

7Select Zone Cameras 58Sensitivity 82Sequence 15Sequence Dwell 64Serial & Telemetry Ports 67Serial telemetry 20Serial telemetry connection 20Servicing 10Simple Installation 14Size 38SMS Settings 48Spot alarm display (MON B) 49Spot Monitor text 63Standard and Event PPS 36Standard Recording 38Standard Recording 46Standard Recording Schedule 36Standard record rate 13Status Page 69Storage devices 20Stuck time 60System Logs 68System Name 66System Options 66System Resolution 66System Shutdown 31

3Telemetry 78Telemetry cameras 20Telemetry Type 68Termination Dip Switches 22Text Background 64Text Background 89Text Colour 89Text Filter 88Text Insertion Setup 88Time 31Time, Date & Language 31Timed expiry 70Time Zone 31Title 53Title 77To 71To add alarms: 24

327

To exit the menus 28To view the next menu 28

Transmission Image Buffer 45Type 44Type 78

6Units 36Units 40Units 41Unprotect Images 71URL 78User Menu 28User password 65Using the Menus 28

5Ventilation 10Video 14Video Switchers 26Viewing Resolutions 46VMD Buzzer 62VMD Grid 87VMD Protect Period 61VMD Pulse, Pre-Alarm Time & Duration 61VMD Test 87VMD Zones 86Watermark Partition 73

8Weekend 34

1What is the Digital Sprite 2 ? 3Width of Lines 89Write Once 74Write Once Last Reset 75Write Once Record Mode 73Zone 52Zone 86Zone Actions 55Zone Activation 52Zone Alarm Input 54Zone AND Input 54Zone Input 81Zone NOT Input 55Zone on Entry Route 55Zone on Exit Route 56Zone OR Input 54Zone Settings 53Zone XX Mode 86Zone XX Pixel Change 86Zone XX Pixel Count 86

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